Strong Plan To Deliver Northern Heart Centre
A re-elected majority Liberal Government will deliver a new $120 million lifesaving Northern Heart Centre at the Launceston General Hospital. Our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future is all about taking more action right now on issues affecting Tasmanians,...
New Derwent ferry service to start on Monday
The Tasmanian Liberal Government is working hard to bust traffic congestion in southern Tasmania. The highly anticipated Derwent River ferry trial between Bellerive and Hobart will begin passenger services this coming Monday, 9 August 2021 with eight services each...
Tasmania’s building and construction industry going gangbusters
Today’s ABS Building approvals have confirmed once again that Tasmania’s building and construction industry is going from strength to strength. There were 342 building approvals in June in seasonally adjusted terms, which was 43.7 per cent higher than this time last...
Tasmanian firm to build new shiploader at Burnie
The Tasmanian and Australian Governments are working hard to deliver major infrastructure projects to support thousands of jobs around the State. TasRail is finalising negotiations with Tasmanian company COVA Hayward Pty Ltd to design and construct its new bulk...
More homes delivered for Tasmania’s most vulnerable
The Tasmanian Liberal Government is building more homes for our most vulnerable and improving social housing for tenants, while boosting our economy and creating jobs. The Community Housing Growth Program (CHGP), announced last year is on track to deliver up to 1,000...
Delivering priority road upgrades along the West Tamar Highway
The Tasmanian Liberal Government is delivering better and safer roads around the State including four priority upgrades to improve the West Tamar Highway, north of Legana. These works are the first stage of a series of projects to improve the safety and efficiency of...
Tasmania’s economy continues to lead the nation according to CommSec
Tasmania’s economy is once again leading the nation according to the latest CommSec State of the States Report for July 2021. The Report confirms Tasmania remains in top spot as the best performing economy in the country - having now held the mantle for the last six...
Taking Tasmania’s space industry to warp speed
The Tasmanian Liberal Government is charting a path to the stars with an exciting initiative to position our State as a significant contributor to the nation’s ambitions in space research and development. Tasmania is proud to welcome globally recognised technology...
Derwent Ferry sea trials begin
The Tasmanian Liberal Government is working hard to bust traffic congestion in southern Tasmania through a multi-pronged approach. An important element of our plan is the Derwent River ferry service, linking Hobart with Bellerive and offering commuters an alternative...
Tasman Highway reopens to traffic at Paradise Gorge
It is with great pleasure that I report that the first vehicles have travelled through Paradise Gorge on the Tasman Highway following the removal of overhanging rocks. Barriers were removed from this section of the road at 7:00am this morning as scheduled. We...
New Huonville-Hobart express buses to ease congestion
The Tasmanian Liberal Government is funding and delivering projects under the Hobart City Deal to ease traffic congestion and encourage more Tasmanians to use public transport. As a result, people commuting between Huonville and Hobart will benefit from the...
Tasman Highway at Paradise Gorge to reopen on Thursday
After extensive work to secure the safety of the Tasman Highway at Paradise Gorge, I’m pleased to announce that it will reopen to all traffic from 7am on Thursday 8 July, with a reduced speed limit and under traffic management. Work on clearing the road progressed...
Applications open for Ancillary Dwellings Grants Program
Applications for funding to support the construction of new ancillary dwellings, commonly known as granny flats, open tomorrow and is another way to further increase housing supply in Tasmania. The $2.5 million Ancillary Dwellings Grant Program is part of the...
